Ragdoll Productions
British television production company
Ragdoll Productions Limited, or simply Ragdoll, is a British television production company founded in 1984 by Anne Wood, who had previously worked for Yorkshire Television and TV-am. It is located in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, and has produced a number of children's programmes, most notably Pob's Programme, Teletubbies, Rosie and Jim, Brum, Boohbah, Tots TV, and In the Night Garden..., most of which are now owned by WildBrain.
Pre-Ragdoll productions
changeThe following are some of Ragdoll's productions before the company was founded, accompanied by a brief description and vital statistics:
- Puzzle Party - first broadcast in 1977. Hosted by Gyles Brandreth and featuring characters Gnigel and Gnu, the show was one of Anne Wood's earliest TV shows for the BBC.
- The Book Tower - first broadcast in 1979, hosted by Tom Baker and Stephen Moore.
- Ragdolly Anna - first broadcast in 1982, based on the children's books by Jean Kenward.
- Roland Rat - first broadcast in 1983.
Productions
changeRagdoll's programmes produced between 1990 and 2017 (excluding Pob's Programme, BOOM! and Storytime) are currently owned by WildBrain (formerly known as DHX Media).
Ragdoll Productions
change| Title | Year(s) | Network | Notes/Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pob's Programme | 1985–1990 | Channel 4 | Currently distributed by Channel 4 Distribution |
| Playbox | 1987–1992 | ITV (Central) | Currently owned by ITV Studios |
| The Magic Mirror | 1989 | ITV | Co-production for The Kellogg Company Ragdoll's first animated production |
| BOOM! | 1990–1991 | Channel 4 | Ragdoll's first non-puppet live-action production Currently distributed by Channel 4 Distribution |
| Rosie and Jim | 1990-2000 | ITV (Central) | |
| Brum | 1991, 1994 2001–2002 |
BBC One (Children's BBC/CBBC) CBeebies |
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| Tots TV | 1993–1998 | ITV (Central) | Co-produced with Carlton Television in later seasons Rights co-owned with ITV Studios |
| Open a Door | 1994–2003 | BBC Two (Children's BBC/CBBC) CBeebies |
An international short film series co-produced with other companies. |
| Storytime | 1995–1997 | BBC Two | Series 5-6 only |
| Teletubbies | 1997–2001 | BBC Two (Children's BBC/CBBC) | Original series, revivals/reboots are produced by DHX Media. |
| Badjelly the Witch | 2000 | BBC One | Television special/movie Co-produced with Norma Farnes Management |
| Teletubbies Everywhere | 2002 | CBeebies | Short form series |
| Boohbah | 2003–2006 | ITV (CITV and GMTV) | Co-produced with GMTV |
| Blips | 2005–2006 | ITV (CITV) | |
| What Makes Me Happy | 2005 | Five (Milkshake!) | Co-produced with The Ragdoll Foundation Series of six short films |
| Twirlywoos | 2015–2017 | CBeebies | Co-produced with DHX Media |
| What Shall We Do With The Angry Monster? | 2018 | YouTube | Short film Co-produced for Disney UK |
| B.O.T. and the Beasties | 2021 | CBeebies | Short form series Distributed by Cake Entertainment |
| Untitled Andrew Davenport series | 2025 | CBeebies | Co-produced with Foundling Bird |
Ragdoll Worldwide
change| Title | Year(s) | Network | Notes/Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the Night Garden... | 2007–2009 | CBeebies | |
| Tronji | 2009–2010 | CBBC | |
| Dipdap | 2011 | CBeebies | Short form series |
| The Adventures of Abney & Teal | 2011–2012 | CBeebies |
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